Franz Stauder defeated Matteo Colla 6-2 6-2 in the Italy 4 3 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Matteo Colla came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Franz Stauder had been the form player, winning 7 of their last 9 on clay. Franz Stauder claimed a first win over Matteo Colla in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-21 | Italy 4 1 | QF | clay | Matteo Colla | 6-1 6-3 |